Marie

Marie's wedding is definitely one of the most beautiful weddings I've been to. My jaw dropped when I saw the venue for the wedding reception that I had to text my husband, that if we were to get married again, we will have to do it here, that perfect spot, that perfect way.

The reception venue is straight out of a Rogelio dela Rosa - Carmen Rosales film in black and white. Imagine a huge tree as the centerpiece, with branches forming a protective canopy over the dining area. Tables were candle-lit, arranged around it on a wooden deck for the sit-down dinner. A string band provided the soft music that meld perfectly with ocean's gentle waves. Red and white wine were served while guests lingered with smoked fish turon and spanish tapa. And like an afterthought, is that familiar provincial scent that completed the experience.

It was so beautiful.
It was surreal.
The simplicity, quaintness and romance of the entire event just stunned me. And Marie planned everyting :-) I felt so proud of her, of being there and having her as my bride.

here she is on her wedding day -
funny note - Marie got married to Javier who is Spanish, as expected, there were gorgeous Spanish guys around :-) Part of their culture is to bring the bouquet to the bride and recite a poem to Marie. Love it!

especially when Kosi, Angie Cruz' assistant, exclaimed - "andyan na ang mga Kastila! sasakupin tayo!!! Dali, pasakop tayo!" hahahahah! :-)


Beautiful raw and edited photos by Jeff and Lisa
Video by Phoeben Teocson
Hair and Make up by Angie Cruz and Ogie Rayel

javier & marie - highlights from phoeben teocson on Vimeo.

My Ondoy Brides

This has been in my draft folder for the longest time :-(

I've been wanting to post a blow-by-blow account of what happened that day but just couldn't find the time nor the words to aptly describe what happened. I wanted to share the ordeals my staff had to go through just to be able to dress up these brides, some failed and some made it just in time. I wanted to share how courageously these two faced the day and with such admirable grace. I guess, there's not enough words, just feelings. Everyone in Manila felt the wrath of Ondoy anyway, so why bother reiterating it. But come to think of it, can we actually imagine how these brides really felt? Probably not for sure, but never mind. They looked totally beautiful, and they got married to their chosen one. Perhaps not exactly how they planned it to be, but equally meaningful and definitely more memorable :-)

Jamie

Photos by Paul Vincent
Video by Threelogy

Neil & Jamie from Bong Sare on Vimeo.

Marion

Raw Photos by Terry Uy

Karen

Karen was referred to me by Mimi and Karl and I couldn't thank them enough.
Aside from working with the industry's best - them, Ernest, Madge and Threelogy, Karen is such a delight to work with, mild-mannered, proper, no-fuss and just pleasant, not an ounce of bridezilla genes in her blood.
She lost 4 inches off her waist from the time we last fitted to two weeks before the wedding, but what's 4 inches among friends :-D
Nah, seriously, couldn't thank them enough, coz I had the chance to make this -



love love love the way Madge used the gown's trimmings as hair accents. Mental note - if with Madge, bring as much materials as possible, you wouldn't know what she'll come up with :-)


Karl is the groom's high school batchmate and college orgmate, so yes, they're pretty tight :-) And this slideshow is M+K's gift for them, one of my fave of all their works.

Jasper and Karen from Karl de Leon on Vimeo.

love the song, perfect for the beautiful images
haaaaay, kainggit! :-)

Photos by Mimi and Karl
Video by Threelogy
Hair and Make up by Madge Lejano / The Make Up Studio
Details and Event Coordination by Ernest Pascual / Events Events